Secondary School Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $78,800 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,240
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,440; the top 10% earn over $102,360. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,060 median in Pennsylvania
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,430 median in Pennsylvania
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,930 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,000 median in Pennsylvania
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57,230 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,040 median in Pennsylvania
Secondary School Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do secondary school teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $78,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,440 and the top 10% earn over $102,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.